好词典

revelations

UK /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/US /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/

词源

源自拉丁语 'revelatio',意为'揭露'或'揭示',通过古法语 'revelacion' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指被揭露或公开的惊人事实或秘密,通常指之前不为人知的重要信息。

“The book contains shocking revelations about the politician's past.”

(这本书揭露了关于这位政客过去的惊人内幕。)

“The documentary made several revelations about corporate corruption.”

(这部纪录片揭露了关于企业腐败的多个内幕。)

❶ 在宗教或精神层面,指神圣或超自然的启示或真理的显现。

“The prophet received divine revelations in his visions.”

(先知在他的异象中获得了神圣的启示。)

“Many religions are based on revelations from a higher power.”

(许多宗教都基于来自更高力量的启示。)

同义词:disclosures, exposés, unveilings, discoveries, divine messages

常见短语

divine revelations — 指来自神或超自然力量的启示,通常与宗教或精神体验相关。

“The ancient texts are believed to be divine revelations.”

(这些古代经文被认为是神圣的启示。)

shocking revelations — 指令人震惊或意想不到的揭露,通常涉及秘密或不为人知的事实。

“The newspaper published shocking revelations about the scandal.”

(报纸刊登了关于这起丑闻的惊人内幕。)